What do our product testers think of Radnor Hills kids' drinks?

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This is the feedback thread for testers who tried Radnor Hills drinks for kids.

Testers, please share your feedback by answering the questions below

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? (Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry, Radnor Splash - Orange & Passion Fruit, Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange or Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple)
• What did your child think of the taste?
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
• How would you describe the drink to another parent?
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

Please share your feedback by next Monday 12 October.

Many thanks for taking part!

Radnor fruits toy story 5 orange.

My son enjoyed the taste.

I offered the drink when he arrived home from school, and when he was looking for a drink different to water.

I would describe to another parent as convenient, as they don't need straws, yet are easy to carry on days out.

My kid liked the taste and the toy story packaging.

I wouldn't change anything about it.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple and Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange)
What did your child think of the taste? Loved both of them
When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? At weekends as a treat or Refresh after a bike ride
How would you describe the drink to another parent? Refreshing juice. The apple one is a bit too sweet for my taste as a parent but my child loved it
What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? The innovative way to drink it
Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? Nothing. They are great

We tried the apple and raspberry, straight after school. We all found it to be delicious and enjoyed drinking it. It had such a good taste compared to many of the other flavoured waters on the market.
I will definitely buy this again as it is a lovely drink to have with food.
We wouldnt change a thing apart from being sold in larger packs and cartons.
Thank you for introducing this product to us!

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple
• What did your child think of the taste?
• He loved it. Said it was better than the apple juice we have at the weekend
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? offered and taken at breakfast with usual breakfast fods but swapped out usual drink
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? Easy, convenient size, tasty, fresh
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? He did loved the idea of it being TS5 but also the super apple taste
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? He said to be allowed it more than once a day.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Toy Story orange

What did your child think of the taste?
they liked it, it was very fruity and juicy compared to squash that they usually drink

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
we packed them and had them out on a walk. They are great for picnics and being on the go and don’t take up a lot of space in bags

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
a healthy fruit squash, ideal for picnics and lunchboxes.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
they liked the look of the carton and sipping without a straw. They loved the fruity taste.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
a way to cover the hole again so they could carry without spilling, but to be honest they drank quickly so they don’t hang around long!

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?

Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Apple

• What did your child think of the taste?

All 3 of my children enjoyed the taste. A nice alternative to water.

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

After school and at the weekend.

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

Fruity flavoured water.

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

The taste

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

Nothing!

Toy story orange. Good sized packets,no half empty left over. Good mild taste. Kids loved it on our picnic, practical to carry in a bag, well sealed no spills.

Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange

At first we weren't sure about the lack of straw but the children actually found the drinks really easy to open by themselves which is a bonus and also less plastic packaging for the straw. My boys really liked the taste of the drinks and the Toy Story branding. We found them great to take out and about with us on day trips / picnics and I was pleasantly surprised to find out how much they are to buy - I will likely buy some more to take with us on outings in future. We'd love to try out the apple flavour as well!

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?

• Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange

What did your child think of the taste?

• they liked it, although they'd prefer pure orange juice to this.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

• after school.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?

• watered down orange juice.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

• tasted nice

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

• the packaging, sometimes the foil tab didn't peel properly which left a clear film which was difficult to burst to be able to drink it. I also found it strange that it is called orange juice but it was 40% apple juice and only 10% orange!

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry,
• What did your child think of the taste? loved it, super refreshing but not too sweet.
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? Greta for lunchboxes.
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? Great alternative for lunchboxes.
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? Cool tab to open.
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? No.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry
• What did your child think of the taste? He enjoyed it and loved the fact that it wasn’t fizzy!
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? He mainly drinks water so had it at the weekend
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? A flavoured water in a manageable container
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? It didnt need a straw and was good for on the go
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? I’d like less sweeteners in it

My kids tried the toy story orange they loved the orange flavour it was so refreshing they asked for more

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?
Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange

What did your child think of the taste?
They enjoyed it a lot.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
As part of their lunch boxes.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
Doesn't taste artificial, tastes very good, handy size and no straw required.

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
The flavour and the taste.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
I wouldn't change anything as it is very good as it is.

We were lucky enough to try the Radnor Fruits Toy Story Orange flavour drinks. Little one thought they were tasty and juicy.
We tried the drink as a treat after school and on weekends as an alternative to water or fruit juice.

If I was describing this to another parent I would let them know the drink has artificial sweeteners and that the juice is from concentrate rather than a natural, healthy option.

little one really liked the Toy Story packaging but struggled with the opening on the carton. We either had to add a straw or pour it into another cup for him. He is nearly 4 years old so the carton may suit older children but is not great for toddlers in my opinion.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try?

Splash, Apple and Raspberry

• What did your child think of the taste?

He liked it but thought it was a little sweet and sickly. He usually drinks water or orange juice, so isn’t used to very sweet drinks. His actual words were “it’s alright”, which is high praise.

• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

The size made it very convenient to take it out and about to his clubs and sports etc, in my handbag. It also fit well into a lunchbox, but he didn’t want to be seen at school with the carton as everyone has the bottles at school, not cartons. He also found it difficult to open without spilling it and didn’t want to embarrass himself trying in front of his friends.

• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

A nice flavoured water that year 7s are obsessed with.

• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

He was so excited to be testing it as he has just started secondary school and Radnor Splash is MASSIVELY popular there. So there was a huge cool factor. But the carton detracted from that.

• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

He would have liked the option of a smaller plastic bottle rather than carton. The actual amount was perfect for him, but the carton was too easy to spill/too hard to open.

My twins said it was refreshing and fruity, they also liked how they were no straw with it and they could just drink it like they would in a cup, also less messy without the straws getting soggy or coming off

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? We tried orange and passion
• What did your child think of the taste? They weren’t that keen to be honest - they said they would prefer berries or watermelon
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? They took it to school
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? Fresh and fruity
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? Not much I’m afraid
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?to be in a bottle so it would be more convenient

Which drink and flavour did your child try?

My child tried the Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 Apple flavour.
• What did your child think of the taste?

My child liked the taste and said it was sweet and refreshing. The apple flavour was pleasant and not too strong.
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

I offered it with lunch and after school. It fitted easily into our usual routine as a nice alternative to other drinks.
• How would you describe the drink to another parent?

I would describe it as a tasty, refreshing drink that children enjoy, especially because of the Toy Story design.
• What was your or your child’s favourite thing about the drink?

My child’s favourite thing was the apple flavour and the fun Toy Story packaging.
• Is there anything you or your child would change about the drink?

We liked the drink overall. If anything, my child would like an even stronger apple taste.

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry

What did your child think of the taste?
They enjoyed it and asked for it again.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
We offered it when my child occasionally takes packed lunches, and also took it to the cinema with us.

How would you describe the drink to another parent?
A refreshing and handily packaged drink for days out/on the go. Appreciated the lack of an annoying paper straw!

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
The fruity taste and fun pack size.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
The branding could look a little more interesting, I wouldn't necessarily have picked this out on the supermarket shelf.

We received Radnor Fruit Toy Story 5 apple drinks. My daughter loved the design of the carton and she enjoyed the drink. The drink can be drunk as part of a snack or anytime during the day. I would have preferred if the drink did not contain sweeteners.

• Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Fruits Toy Story 5 - Orange
• What did your child think of the taste? Children really liked the drink. Thought it was nice and fruity and refreshing.
• When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine? As part of their lunch on the weekend and after school as a rehydrating drink.
• How would you describe the drink to another parent? 50% fruit juice, 50% water, good for a picnic, kids will go “Where’s the straw?!”
• What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink? The taste.
• Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink? Probably worth adding a straw or making a thing of there being no straw. Remove the tagline of being fully school compliant as it definitely isn’t compliant with our child’s school (a State Infant School in London).

Which Radnor Hills drink and flavour did your child try? Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry

What did your child think of the taste?

They really liked it, said it was fruity.

When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?

It went in my childs lunchbox for school

How would you describe the drink to another parent?

trusted brand, nice quenching taste and convenient packaging

What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?

They loved the fruity taste and also that it didn’t need a straw! Much quicker to get in to.

Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?

Nope

We tried the Orange flavour, Radnor Splash.

My DC liked the flavour, not too strong.

They were used in packed lunches. Usually DC just has their water bottle but they e joyed having a different drink. If I bought more I'd do similar and also have them for days out.

I would describe them as fruity water.

DC liked the packaging as we had recently watched Toy Story 5.

I liked that there was less waste due to no straw but this was offset by the. Having plastic wrapping. Bigger packs but with less outer packaging would be good for families.

Thanks.

We tried the Radnor Splash - Apple & Raspberry
What did your child think of the taste?
They liked the taste it was fruity and refreshing.
When did you offer the drink, and how did it fit into your usual routine?
Lunchtimes and dinnertime as it is a good size aa bigger than some cartons so it lasted for the meal.
How would you describe the drink to another parent?
It's like water but with a good fruit taste that children enjoy.
What was your/your child's favourite thing about the drink?
The taste and portion size.
Is there anything you/your child would change about the drink?
Packaging when damaged made carton not stand up. Difficult to get into carton.

My children drink so much Radnor at school that I might as well take our shares in it.

However, they hadn’t tried the flavour we were sent, which was orange and passion fruit splash.

My four kids tried it when they got home from school. They thought it tasted lovely and was a great mix between a flavoured water and a squash.

They thought it was the best out of all the Radnor flavours, which they have relentlessly drunk day after day at school, so that’s pretty high praise!

I thought the packaging was smart but I think modern cartons can be a bit wobbly when you stand them up in a picnic table or any other surface that’s not completely flat.

Overall I really liked the new flavour and I’d recommend it.